Brian

Sorry Rob this belongs on the Bobby Madden thread

Refs who are already on the up, such as Jarrod Gillett and Madley, tend to manage games in a completely different way from the run of the mill league 2 guys. A lot of the ones I’ve seen in league 2 tend to concentrate on the wrong things (throws from the right place, wanting to stop the game all the time,) generally wanting to impose themselves, but not really knowing how to. The need to impose themselves includes taking every decision themselves, and not using the liners as assistant refs. They seem to ref for the assessor, rather than just concentrate on letting the players play. Maybe it’s down to the way they are managed…

12! Need to get out more...

Winning one nil at Wolves in about 1995. Guppy wasting time at the end with a bit of fun by the corner flag. However, this last few months has provided the biggest concentration of great Vale days that I can remember.

Academies are a lot of nonsense. Kids should be playing with their mates. The cream will rise to the top anyway. Discuss

Yes. Absolutely. I've been coming to the Vale 'only' since 1989, so I've seen some good times and some tough times, but I've never felt so proud of my club as I was today. Thank you Carol and Kevin and everyone who has worked so hard to make today happen.

In January, our owners found £50,000 to buy Connor Hall. Now they are going to be fined, probably a similar amount, because some fans chose to goad opposition fans, rather than just enjoying the moment. makes you think. Or if it doesn’t, it should

In an ideal world, nobody would ‘give a rats ass’. However, we are not in an ideal world, and Jake has shown a lot of courage. It would be nice if we all acknowledged that, and wish him well.

for what its worth, I thought Charsley was absolutely immense today. £50k well spent

Porter, Joyce, Pett, Pilkington (George). All players that make those around them look better. Also, one from the current squad, who is a bit of an unsung hero is Ryan Edmondson. Every time he has come on, he's done a job, and he's very rarely been allowed to play in his best position. Good attitude!

Steady Carol. Dont want to go 'full Delia' yet

dont know why anyone posts during the game!

No, cos it is still effective. Vale had to be right on it today to stop them

There is always the 10 match deal